NEW YORK PRESS

Grey River Argus, 19 March 1942, Page 5

NEW YORK PRESS

Reflects Jubilation FILLIP TO AMERICAN MORALE (Rec., 11.52) NEW YORK, March 11. The press here reflects universal jubiliation over General MacArthur’s appointment. It has provided a muchneeded fillip to American morale. The “New York News”, formerly an isolationist mouthpiece, which has been one of the consistent critics of the Administration war policies, sets a keynote with a leading article headed: “Now Fight—New Hope—Hurrah! MacArthur Takes Over!” The article gives Mr Roosevelt full credit for General MacArthur’s appointment saying: “It is the most wonderful piece of news that could come to Americans. We are sure all America has only heartfelt acclaim- for the President’s action and. we add our voice in extending congratulations.” The “New York Times” has a frontpage headline: “MacArthur in Australia—Move Hailed as Foreshadowing a Turn of the Tide.” In a leading article, the “New York Times” says: “General MacArthur’s appointment will certainly bring enormous heart to the endangered people of Australia.” The article, however, gives a warning against placing expectations too high. It says: “There- is a limit to mlrcles that one General can achieve. He must have trained men and equipment. In Australia we want no desperate last stand such as that in Bataan. We must strike back offensively from Australia. Whether or not we are able to do this depends on our efforts at home.” The “New York Herald-Tribune” declares: “The news carries soberly encouraging implications. Things are beginmng to fit into a pattern. General MacArthur in Australia, with enough American men and planes, suggests that the Japanese are about to meet something serious at last. If convoys sent to Australia have been large, that justifies the policy that let the As'atic Fleet take unavoidable risks in the tragic delaying action of Java. General MacArthur’s great abilities as a leader of fighting men are likely soon to have the greatest usefulness.” BRITISH PRESS COMMENT. (P““. 8 50). LONDON. March 17. The British Press welcomes Gen oral MacArthur’s appointment in Australia, and agrees that it is eood news for all of the United Nations, but espec’allv for the Dom'nions of the Southern Hemisphere.